MI Presidential Primary 2024: Key Dates, Deadlines

MICHIGAN — Michigan's 2024 presidential primary will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Last year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill moving the state's primary election up from Super Tuesday to the last Tuesday in February.

Michigan has an open primary, meaning voters can only vote for one party in the election. However, Michigan doesn't require a voter to register with a party, meaning you can vote Republican in February's primary and then Democrat in August's primary.

This year's presidential primary is expected to feature a contested Republican nominee. Here's are the candidates expected to be on the ballot (some candidates have or may drop out):

Republican

• Ryan L. Binkley
• Chris Christie
• Ron DeSantis
• Nikki Haley
• Asa Hutchinson
• Vivek Ramaswamy
• Donald J. Trump

Democrat

• Joseph R. Biden Jr.
• Dean Phillips
• Marianne Williamson

Here's what Michigan voters need to know about voting in the 2024 presidential primary election:

Registering To Vote

You can check your registration status by visiting the Michigan Voter Information Center at michigan.gov/vote. If you need to register, you can do so by registering online, by mail or in-person at your local clerk's office up to Election Day.

How To Cast A Ballot

There are many ways a voter can vote in Michigan. Voters can head to the polls in-person on Election Day, request and return an absentee ballot or vote early. Absentee ballots can be submitted in person at a local clerk's office, at a secure dropbox before Election Day or be returned through the mail. Voters have until up to 5 p.m. on the Friday before Election Day to request an absentee ballot.

Key Dates, Deadlines

• Sunday, Jan. 28 - Michigan communities can start allowing early voting. All Michigan communities must allow for at least nine days of early voting, but some can allow for up to 29 days. Check online at the Michigan Voter Information Center at michigan.gov/vote or contact your local clerk's office for more information.
• Monday, Feb. 12 - Deadline to register to vote online or by mail and be eligible to vote in the 2024 Presidential Primary on Feb. 27.
• Tuesday, Feb. 13 - Anyone looking to vote in the 2024 Presidential Primary on Feb. 27 must register in person at a local clerk's office with proof of residency.
• Saturday, Feb. 17 - Communities must begin allowing early voting.
• Friday, Feb. 23 - Deadline to request an absentee ballot online or through the mail by 5 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 25 - Last day of early voting.
• Monday, Feb. 26 - Deadline to request an absentee ballot in person at a local clerk's office by 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 27 - Election Day, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.